Aaron McIntire provides the morning news update you don't necessarily want but absolutely need. Aaron delivers the most relevant stories with his signature sarcasm and even adds a little "Aaron-analysis" to wrap things up.
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Wednesday's A.M. Update details Operation Epic Fury's first 72 hours: U.S. Central Command reports strikes on IRGC command centers, aerospace/missile sites, navy ships/submarines, air defenses, and comms infrastructure, while Israel hits covert nuclear development facilities and the Assembly of Experts building during successor voting. President Trump dismisses claims Israel "forced" U.S. involvement, emphasizing his belief Iran would attack first and Rubio clarifying preemptive timing to minimize casualties. A British F-35 scores its first combat kill downing an Iranian drone over Jordan; Spain refuses base access, prompting Trump threats of trade cutoff. Lloyd's of London halts Gulf shipping insurance, leading Trump to direct U.S. government coverage and Navy escorts. Texas primaries head to runoffs including Cornyn-Paxton Senate and Roy-Middleton AG races. Analysis warns of CCP propaganda amplifying "Israel roped us in" narratives to fracture U.S.-Israel ties. A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, Operation Epic Fury, IRGC strikes, Marco Rubio Israel, Trump Iran, Kuwait friendly fire, Texas primaries, Lloyd's insurance Gulf, CCP propaganda, Lindsey Graham
No, Rubio Didn't Say Israel Controls the U.S. | Kuwait: Nice This Time of Year? | 3/3/26
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 • Duration 22:43
Tuesday's A.M. Update recaps administration defenses of Operation Epic Fury: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivers a fiery frontline message to troops framing the campaign as a generational turning point against Iran's 47-year war on America, while General Dan Caine details synchronized multi-domain strikes to degrade nuclear, missile, naval, and proxy capabilities. President Trump projects 4-5 weeks (or longer if needed) to wipe out Iran's missile force, navy, and nuclear ambitions, with Rubio clarifying preemptive action to avoid higher U.S. casualties from anticipated Iranian retaliation. Friendly fire incident sees Kuwait accidentally down three U.S. F-15s—all pilots eject safely amid warm local rescue. Lebanon's PM bans Hezbollah military actions, Qatar cuts ties after Iranian attacks, and polls show congressional ballot tied with GOP gains. Hegseth's message to troops emphasizes lethality, unity, and unwavering support from Trump. A.M. Update, Aaron McIntire, Operation Epic Fury, Pete Hegseth troops message, Dan Caine briefing, Marco Rubio Iran, Kuwait friendly fire F-15, Lebanon Hezbollah ban, Qatar Iran ties cut, congressional polls Harvard Harris
SOTU REACTION | 2/25/26
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 • Duration 14:49
Aaron McIntire recaps key moments from last night's State of the Union Address, and why this year's SOTU and last year's Joint Address are so unique.
Trump's HISTORIC Morning in Israel? | China Plays Chicken | 10/13/25
Monday, October 13, 2025 • Duration 25:38
Aaron McIntire breaks down President Trump's pivotal trip to Israel for a historic hostage transfer, potentially marking a Berlin Wall moment in the Hamas-Israel conflict. China backtracks on aggressive trade moves after Trump's tariff threats, and the government shutdown takes center stage as JD Vance calls out media distractions. Plus, updates on a tragic Tennessee explosion, border security shifts, and a surprising Antifa narrative push from the left. Trump, Israel, Hamas, China trade, government shutdown, JD Vance, border security, Antifa, Tennessee explosion, Dominion Voting Systems
Week in Review | 10/12/25
Sunday, October 12, 2025 • Duration 18:07
This week's A.M. Update: Week in Review dives into the fight against Antifa with Kyle Shideler, who calls for targeting federal funding in education to curb radical ideologies. Charlie Kirk's viral clip highlights the need for blunt truth to reach a struggling generation. Plus, President Trump's comments on faith spark a discussion on cultural Christianity, and the ongoing government shutdown fuels debate on federal firings and political gamesmanship. Antifa, education reform, cultural Christianity, Charlie Kirk, President Trump, government shutdown, federal funding, civics education, radical ideologies, faith and politics
You Wanna Take on Antifa? Here's a Plan | 10/10/25
Friday, October 10, 2025 • Duration 21:27
Aaron McIntire sits down with Kyle Shideler, Director for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism at the Center for Security Policy, to discuss the rising threat of Antifa. Shideler outlines a whole-of-government approach to tackle decentralized far-left extremist networks, including legal statutes, financial tracking, and educational reform. Antifa, far-left extremism, Kyle Shideler, Aaron McIntire, AM Update, Center for Security Policy, terrorism, Charlie Kirk, Department of Justice, fiscal sponsorship, education reform, Trump administration
TWO MORE Leftist Terrorists Exposed | Katie Porter Needs to be Institutionalized | 10/9/25
Thursday, October 9, 2025 • Duration 28:27
: Aaron McIntire dives into the ongoing federal government shutdown, now in its second week, as Speaker Mike Johnson calls out Democrats for blocking funding for essential workers. A Pacific Palisades fire suspect faces charges for arson with disturbing digital evidence. Plus, a thwarted attack near the Supreme Court and Katie Porter's fiery interview meltdown highlight the escalating political tensions. government shutdown, Palisades fire, left-wing terrorism, Aaron McIntire, AM Update, Mike Johnson, Hakeem Jeffries, Katie Porter, Supreme Court threat, Antifa, Trump administration, political discourse
SOMALIA Catches a Stray | Jack Smith, SOMEBODY Needs to Go to Prison | 10/8/25
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 • Duration 25:57
The A.M. Update covers the ongoing federal government shutdown as Democrats push for ACA subsidies while President Trump warns of job losses. Aaron McIntire delves into the FBI's wiretapping of Republican senators, with Attorney General Pam Bondi facing tough questions. Plus, a bizarre New York Times piece on Gen Z's "lavender marriage" divorces and a critical look at the flawed 2020 Census. government shutdown, FBI wiretapping, Pam Bondi, 2020 Census, Gen Z divorce, lavender marriage, illegal immigration, Christian nationalism, Aaron McIntire, The A.M. Update
Is This A REAL Shutdown? | Chuck Grassley Is ANGRY | 10/7/25
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 • Duration 24:30
The A.M. Update tackles the ongoing federal government shutdown, with no mass firings yet, as GOP pushes for resolution. Aaron McIntire exposes the FBI's secret collection of phone records from nine Republican lawmakers under Biden's Arctic Frost investigation. Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson escalates tensions with an "ICE-free zones" executive order, while a personal tale of bizarre accidents adds a quirky twist. government shutdown, FBI spying, Arctic Frost, Chicago ICE-free zones, Brandon Johnson, Virginia politics, Jay Jones, tariffs, Portland protests, Aaron McIntire, The A.M. Update
The A.M. Update dives into a disturbing revelation about Virginia's Democratic AG candidate Jay Jones, who expressed violent intentions against a Republican lawmaker. Aaron McIntire also uncovers a Chinese SIM card network threatening U.S. infrastructure and discusses a surprising trend of declining social media use among younger generations. Plus, a heartwarming college football upset story from UCLA. Virginia politics, Jay Jones, Chinese SIM farms, social media trends, UCLA football, Aaron McIntire, The A.M. Update, political scandal, national security, college sports